Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-07-29
GEN OF THE MoUxTAIxs.

The ratio at which Idaho is pushing
forward in population and the devel-
opment of its varied wealth is at
tracing quite general attention in the
east. The fact that nature has en-
dowed this territory with far greater
proportion of the natural resources and
attractions than the average new ter
ritories OF the United States is be-
coming Recognized. In mineral
wealth, in the extent of its forestry,
the excellence and abundance OF its
agricultural and grazing lands, the
peculiar mildness and heslthfulness
Of its climate, together with its spark
ling mountain streams, its wonderful
mineral waters, its magnificent Data
racts, and grand mountain chains, all
combine TO inspire tho noblest senti-
menN Of love among its own citizens
and pride from ell others who visit
this young ''Gem Of the mountains"
The love Of the Swiss for his rugged
mountain home is world wide and his
torical. This royalty and love of
home is as deep and as permanent
with the American citizen who has
carved out . habitation in the valleys
or on the mountain sides Of Idaho.
IL 10 feeling as strong and az tsngi-
bic in moving and directing his ac-
tions - any other motive, and be-
cause Of the greater possibilities Of ae-
curing wealth in this commonwealth,
the people Of Idaho are peculiarly
sensitive to the influences which are
liable to affect their welfare or pollti-
.cAl standing. The Stewart annexation
scheme, having for its object tho dis
memberment Of prosperous Idaho and
its ABSORPTION into the decaying
commonwealth Of Nevada in order
to advance the fortunes Of political
baron does not meet with the wish
.es Of the people Of either section.
Since the more recent stirring up OF
tho scheme the sediment begins to
appear. TO marry the beautiful coy
girlhood Of sweet sixteen TO the
bedixzened and shrunken roue Of
sixty is not the law Of nature. To
see the hopeful white maiden, joy
GUS happy and free, united by force
10 the big buck negro, does not ap-
peal to the highest sentiment OF man
kind. President Cleveland it is said
has changed his mind and now favors
annexation, and in an interview with
Delegate Dubois he recently remark
cd that "misresentiment" ought not
to stand in the way Of destruction Of
Idoho. There are those who are less
susceptible TO sentiment than to other
motives not 50 creditable, and it is
known that Nevada senators are not
always moved by regard for the sa-
cred rights Of the people, when their
own personal ends conflict. However,
the issue Is now before the public and
looks as II the people Of the whole
territory should unite in . common
cause against the rapacity and greed
OF an outside clique, and work to
maintain the honor, the entirety OF
Idaho and place 1t in the front rank
OF all the states in the Union when
the time comes to assume statehood.
Whatever advantage may have APP
peared on the surface of this move.
ment, originating with a clique OF Ne
vada politicians, when it was first pre-
scented, we are sure will vanish when
= full knowledge Of the scheme is
once divulged. The President has
intimated that he is willing for the peo-
pie Of Idaho to pass upon the SUBJ
jsct and il seems only fair they should
have the right at least to consent to
such proposition. II submitted to
the people, the matter should be free
iy and fairly discussed, without bias
or sectional prejudice and from this
action there can neither be appeal nor
rightful dissent. This will be the is
sue In the next campaign. To the
people the question naturally belongs
to decide so important and vital
matter, and to the people the whole
decision should be left. The manner
OF gaining this verdict should be- eth.
OF by . popular vote or through con.
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